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UK's WH Smith delays results again over audit review

Image for Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit, sources say

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Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit, sources say

Image for French Interior Ministry's e-mail servers hit by cyber attack, minister says

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French Interior Ministry's e-mail servers hit by cyber attack, minister says

Image for UBS shares hit 17 year-high as Swiss lawmakers pitch capital compromise

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UBS shares hit 17 year-high as Swiss lawmakers pitch capital compromise

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German inflation confirmed at 2.6% in November

Date: December 12, 2025

BERLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - German inflation rose to 2.6% in November, the federal statistics office said on Friday, confirming preliminary data. Inflation, or consumer prices harmonised to compare...

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Russian central bank says EU plans to use its assets are illegal

Date: December 12, 2025

MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank on Friday said published proposals by the European Union to use its assets are illegal and that it reserves the right to employ all available means to...

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Russia destroys 90 Ukrainian drones overnight, defence ministry says

Date: December 12, 2025

MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia's Ministry of Defence said on Friday that air defence systems had destroyed 90 Ukrainian drones over the country and the Black Sea overnight. In the city of Tver, 181...

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Irish minister defends 'limited' trade curbs on Israeli settlements

Date: December 12, 2025

By John O'Donnell and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Ireland’s planned curbs on trade with Israeli settlements will be limited strictly to goods, a minister told Reuters, offering the first...

Image for Stocks drop as AI exuberance worries linger; US yields jump

Stocks drop as AI exuberance worries linger; US yields jump

Date: December 12, 2025

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Asian stocks advanced in early trade on Friday following strength on Wall Street overnight, though a fresh decline in Oracle's share price sent...

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Morning Bid: Copper edges past silver to take gold

Date: December 12, 2025

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter After a banner year for precious metals, industrial metals are in focus today as the prospect of more stimulus from...